Obituaries

Oct 4, 2011

Katherine Butler Longenecker, age 95, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away October 4, 2011. She was born on December 25, 1915 in Gadsden, Alabama to Robert Asberry Griffin and Ada Roper Griffin. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, her three sisters, Vivian Walker, Evelyn Jones, and Geraldine Benefield, her brother, Robert Griffin, her husband of 59 years, Lewis...

Oct 3, 2011

Tula "Toots" Ann Brown Harper, age 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away October 3rd, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Joseph I. Harper, Jr.; her children Joseph Harper, III. (Kathryn), Pamela Argo (Murry), Ellen Francis (Tim); her grandchildren Christina Stegall (John), Meredith Argo, Anne Harper, Claire Harper, Neely Francis, James Francis, Jr. Ann was born on July 25th,...

Oct 3, 2011

Dewey Edward Lovell, age 87 of Leeds, AL passed away on October 3, 2011. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Leeds, AL. He previously live in Rose Hill. After retirement he helped many people who needed assistance. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his grandsons, Michael and David Lovell...

Oct 2, 2011

Mrs. Linda Marie (Dodson) Ramsey peacefully passed away near her home in Center Point, Alabama on October 2, 2011. Linda was born on October 8, 1939 in Chattanooga, Tennessee but resided in the Birmingham area most of her life. She was predeceased by her parents Nolen and Wilburth Dodson and son, Barry Ramsey. She is survived by her loving...

Oct 2, 2011

Glenn Alan Dawson, age 58, of Moody, AL, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2011. He was a member of World Victory Church in Moody; he was a part of Southern Skeet and Trap and he served in the Alabama National Guard for six years. Mr. Dawson was preceded in death by his father, Bennie...

Oct 1, 2011

Jesse Edward "Eddie" Oldham, age 59, of Birmingham, passed away October 1, 2011. Eddie was raised in Tarrant and spent 25 years as a history teacher and coach at Tarrant High School. He began the girls' basketball team in the early eighties, went on to coach boys B team and varsity basketball along with serving as an assistant coach...

Sep 30, 2011

Rena Sams, 46, of Trussville, Alabama reached for the outstretched hands of Jesus on September 30, 2011. Rena's love was for others, and that type of love goes on forever because when you experience that kind of love, it has to be shared. Rena was preceded in death by her son, Michael Ray Barnes; her niece, Bailey Reid Swader;...

Sep 29, 2011

Charles G. Brooks was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Andalusia, Ala. He was editorial cartoonist for the Birmingham News for 38 years, beginning in 1948 and retiring at the end of 1985. He died Sept. 29, 2011.

Brooks was born with a love of drawing. He considered himself lucky to have been born at a time when...

Sep 29, 2011

Vernon B. Bozeman, born in Attalla, AL on May 8, 1922, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, James E. Corbin; twin sister Verian Walls, and 4 other siblings. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Faye Holt and Karen Shapiro (Stephen); grandchildren, Nancy (Chuck), Mark,...

Sep 29, 2011

Vernon B. Bozeman, born in Attalla, AL on May 8, 1922, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, James E. Corbin; twin sister Verian Walls, and 4 other siblings. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Faye Holt and Karen Shapiro (Stephen); grandchildren, Nancy (Chuck), Mark,...

Sep 28, 2011

Sandra Ann Sims Evers, 69, went to be with her Savior, Wednesday, September 28 surrounded by family. She was born in Birmingham in 1942 and had been married to her best friend, Herman Evers Jr. for over 36 years. She graduated from West End High School in 1960 and retired after 30 years of service with the City of...

Sep 28, 2011

Marcie Gedgoudas, age 58 of Irondale, AL passed away of natural causes on September 28, 2011. She graduated from UAB School of nursing. She was a registered nurse for many years. She recently worked for Amedysis Home Health Care. She also worked in the emergency room at Princeton and UAB. She was an avid Alabama Fan. She is survived...

Sep 28, 2011

Martha Rich Collins, age 91 1/2, of Moody, passed away September 28, 2011. She was born in Rockford Alabama and a Registered Nurse with East End Hospital. She was a former member of Lake Highland Methodist Church and a current member of First United Methodist Church in Trussville. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kimberly Beth Schramm...

Sep 28, 2011

Robin Ralph Taylor, 54, of Trussville, AL passed away on September 28, 2011. Robin is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Clinton Taylor. He is survived by his loving wife, Hilda Taylor and children Brittany Faye Taylor & Brandon Ralph Taylor; mother, Hazel Tillman Taylor; sisters, Connie Horsley (Bobby), Becky Grimmett (Carl) and Missy Kell (Mike) and a...

Sep 27, 2011

Willie B. Byars, age 81, of Birmingham, went to be with his Lord on September 27, 2011. He was retired from the US Postal Service. He was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, was a US Army veteran of the Korean War where he received two Purple Hearts. He is preceded in death...

Sep 27, 2011

Darlene Shoemaker, age 78, of Weaver - formerly from Tarrant, AL - went home to be with her Savior on September 27, 2011. She was a devoted member of Springdale Baptist Church. She had a gracious heart and was a kind, generous and giving person. She will always be remembered for her desire to help those in need. Mrs....

Sep 25, 2011

Sep 25, 2011

Michael Anthony Taylor, age 25, of Birmingham, passed away September 25, 2011, He was a leasing associate with Cahaba Lake Apartments. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edwardine McCombs Kueck, and D. L. McCombs and best friend William VanOsdol. Services will be Thursday, Sept 29, at 6:30 PM in the Chapel with visitation from 4pm until 6:30pm...

Sep 24, 2011

Mary Catherine Ewing, age 85, of Clay, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Mrs. Ewing was a beautician for over 25 years and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Robert Ewing; she is survived by her son, Don Ewing...

Sep 23, 2011

Carroll R. "Randy" Collins, 63, went to be with his Lord on September 23, 2011. Randy was born in Salem, Virginia on August 25, 1948 and was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Raburn and Nina Bowles Collins. Randy was a graduate of William Fleming High School, class of "66, later served in the Naval Reserves before...